Shadows in Paradise

1h 14m · 1986 · Directed by Aki Kaurismäki · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Shadows in Paradise (1986) runs 1h 14m, directed by Aki Kaurismäki. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Nikander, a rubbish collector and would-be entrepreneur, finds his plans for success dashed when his business associate dies. One evening, he meets Ilona, a down-on-her-luck cashier, in a local supermarket. Falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.

Genres: Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.